EasyCareers Job Posting: Part-Time Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver in Rock Island at National Distribution Hub. This is a Full Time role in  Rock Island,  IL. Salary: $24 - $30.

Part-Time Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver in Rock Island

Posted on May 19, 2026

Rock Island, IL Full Time $24 - $30

Your Next Step in Rock Island

Snapshot

  • Worksite: Rock Island, IL (Local Candidate Preferred)
  • Flexible Role: Yard Jockey / Terminal Tractor Driver (Part-Time)
  • Employer: National Distribution Hub (Hiring Part-Time in Rock Island)
  • This Rock Island-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in customer service.
  • Our National Distribution Hub team in Rock Island, IL is growing.
  • Benefit from working in Rock Island, a key hub for the Commercial Freight Logistics industry.

Rewards

  • Pay Rate: $24-$30/Hour (approx. $28.1k/Year)
  • Benefits: Weekly pay options may be available.
  • Perfect for students or those seeking supplemental income.

Day-to-Day

  • Apply your your professional skills skills in a flexible Rock Island environment.


Master the Terminal Yard

Our massive distribution center is looking for a skilled Yard Jockey to manage our trailer traffic overnight. You will pilot a highly maneuverable terminal tractor (yard goat) to shuttle 53-foot trailers between the staging yard and the active dock doors.

Why This Job Rocks:

  • No Traffic: You never leave the gated distribution yard. No DOT logbooks, no weigh stations, no highway stress.
  • Fast Paced: You will execute 50+ trailer moves per night. The shift flies by.
  • Great Pay: Enjoy a strong hourly base plus a highly lucrative night-shift differential.

Requirements: Class A CDL is highly preferred (though highly experienced non-CDL hostlers will be considered). Must be able to back trailers flawlessly in tight quarters and connect/disconnect air lines hundreds of times a night.